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Cochrane’s only cooperative, volunteer-driven playschool — Cochrane Creative Playschool Society (CCPS) said that May 31 is the deadline for families to apply for their new scholarship opportunity, the J&J Ross Scholarship.

Name: Dave Levson Occupation: Teacher Years teaching: 46 (40 in Cochrane) Year retiring: 2014 Educated at: University of Calgary (class of 1970) Schools having taught at: Substitute for first two years in Calgary; Collingwood Elementary (Calgary); Andrew Sibbald Elementary (now Holy Spirit); Elizabeth Barrett Elementary; Glenbow Elementary; two years in Oregon, U.S.; Manachaban Middle School (one year in 93-94, returning in 1996 until present).

Labour Day is months away, but registration is open for those looking to participate in one of Cochrane’s biggest attractions: the Cochrane Labour Day Parade. Early birds are already signing up for the annual event, which is set to run Sept.

Cochrane’s only cooperative, volunteer-driven playschool — Cochrane Creative Playschool Society (CCPS) said that May 31 is the deadline for families to apply for their new scholarship opportunity, the J&J Ross Scholarship.

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to hit the track, the Canadian Cancer Society is on the hunt for those willing to walk for the fight against cancer.

It’s been 10 months since the June flood of 2013 impacted the lives of thousands throughout Southern Alberta, including members of the Stoney Nation in nearby Morley.

Cochranites can expect to see some changes along the banks of the Bow River, as Riverfront Park begins to take shape.

Cochrane and area kids are lining up for their time to shine at the 2014 Cochrane Rotary Youth Talent Festival. Talented youth, aged 6-18, will take the stage at Cochrane Toyota May 5-7, vying for a spot in the finale at RockPointe Church May 9.

The nominees are in for the 2014 Cochrane Community Awards, and there is no shortage of familiar names and organizations.

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to hit the track, the Canadian Cancer Society is on the hunt for those willing to walk for the fight against cancer.